Reviewed by: arlene
Had a great time. The employees were awesome. We expected to see more colorful fish, but we didn't. The experience with the Snuba was great, though.
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| Posted on: | 2011/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was great for our family trip to Maui with my 2-year-old daughter. Obviously bringing her restricted us to do only a selected activities, but we're glad that we got to do this. She loved it! Highly recommended to those families with small children!
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not our favorite activity. Not much to see underwater, not like the aquarium experience we had hoped for. The staff were fabulous but still felt like a waste of time. Even our children, ages 11 and 9, were bored.
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Jared
Definitely do the Snuba! We was so many turtles at the second dive site. The first site was great for getting used to Snuba and seeing some interesting fish. One of the kids from the family on board with us saw a shark even!
There were so many turtles at the "cleaning stations" for the second dive site. They were popping up to breathe near the boat before we even got in the water! We got underwater cameras on the boat as well. The diver guiding us through the snuba snapped some closeup pictures of the turtles for us! Such a great experience!
The crew was fantastic. It was a smaller boat, so it wasn't like a cattle call getting on and off the boat. The captain even went out of his way on the way back so that we could see some whales! We got to see 6 whales total on the trip! Great experience! Great crews! I couldn't recommend this particular tour enough. Tremendous value for the money and a crew that was so much fun!
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Jared
We were staying at the Royal Lahaina, so we got to hear another Luau on another night... It was a little different than the Luau we attended, which I think is nice because it makes it a unique experience!
The food was great. I highly recommend getting the "speed pass" for an additional $15 at the door and arriving early to get the best seats! It's well worth the additional money :-)
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| Posted on: | 2011/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This activity allows people to see what you would see snorkeling from the comfort of the boat.
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/15 |
Reviewed by: パー坊
The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but once we did, it was worth it. It took a while to spot a whale, but once we found one, we were able to stay close to it for about 10 to 20 minutes. As we got more comfortable, the whale even approached the boat, allowing us to see it up close.
集合場所が少しわかりにくかったが、・・・。
なかなかクジラが見つからなかったが、1度見つけると、
10~20分程度そのクジラに寄り添って・・・。慣れてくると、船の方に向かって近づいたり・・・。すぐ近くで見れました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I didn't expect to see so many whales. I was worried about seasickness, so I opted for a whale watching tour on a relatively large boat. I imagined that on a big boat tour, I would see the whales from a distance, so I was amazed to see them up close! I was filled with surprise and emotion. Although the announcements were in English, there was a Japanese staff member who was very considerate and attentive. I highly recommend this tour.
こんなにたくさんのクジラにあえると思っていませんでした。
船酔いを心配して比較的大きな船のホエールウォッチングを希望し、このツアーにしました。大きな船のツアーでは遠くからクジラを見る想像をしてましたので、こんなに近くで見れるとは!驚きと感動でいっぱいです。
英語のアナウンスですが、日本人のスタッフの方がいらして何かと気を遣ってくださりました。
是非お勧めのツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Me and my wife are here for our first time and loved seeing the whales so close and the friendly staff that helped point things out before they happened.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/13 |
Reviewed by: choir
On a clear day, I departed from Lahaina Harbor and participated in a whale watching tour. Due to regulations, we couldn't get within 100 feet of the whales, so we didn't encounter any big dives like you see in photos, but we were able to see quite a few. While you can see the whales from land as well, I think this tour is very reasonably priced for what you get:
- Guided by a Japanese-speaking guide
- Includes drinks and snacks
- Over 2-hour cruise
快晴の天候の中、ラハイナハーバーから出発し、ホエール・ウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
規則で鯨には100フィート以内には近づけないため、なかなか写真で見るようなビッグダイブに遭遇することはできませんでしたが、かなりの数を見ることができました。
鯨自体は陸地からも遠目で見ることはできますが、この値段で、
・日本人ガイド付き
・飲み物、スナック付き
・2時間超のクルーズ
はとってもリーズナブルなツアーだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Scott
We saw so many turtles! We had a little trouble with Snuba because of some ear pain, but our dive instructor was great at working with us. They even stopped on the way back for some whale watching and we saw a whole pod! Definitely recommended for a great adventure
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Ken from TN
Been to 4 luaus in 3 visits to the islands and this is by far the best one.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Florida Vacationer
We arrived at the Hyatt location promptly and had to stand outside in lines instead of being seated and served a cocktail as we expected. It was like being in line at a Disney Park. We expected more from such a small venue at such a large price. The performers were excellent. Staff sucked.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I enjoyed the sail to Molokini on the Four Winds. It was a one-hour sail to the crater, however in that short timespan, I started feeling the effects of the water motion. This was partly due to the fact that we had spent 25 minutes listening to the snuba instructor's instructional briefing, which kept us focused on him, inside the boat. By not keeping our eyes on the horizon during that time, we started feeling queazy earlier than expected.
The snuba itself was fun, although I had difficulty sinking down to the bottom despite the weights. I guess my technique needs improvement. The water was beautiful and warm, and the fish were fun to see.
Both breakfast and lunch were provided on the catamaran. Breakfast was served at 7:30 am, when the boat departed the harbour, and lunch was served at 10:00 am upon arrival at Molikini. It was a little odd to have hamburgers and hot dogs served at that time, and we weren't really hungry due to the queasiness, so we didn't eat. Luckily, I had br
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We booked this dinner cruise as a way to begin our Maui vacation after spending the day at grandparents memorial celebrating their lives & love of the island. There was a very unfortunate mix up with table seating that was a little awkward when we were asked to change tables in the middle of dinner. Server was to busy or distracted while serving desert & failed to serve some of the guests, leaving the desert tray on an empty table. Guests wondered if they should serve themselves.
Music was superb with a terrific variety of appropriate dinner & dance music. For us the music made the night !!
We would definitely suggest "a" sunset dinner cruise but would not feel comfortable mentioning the name of this one.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Mash
Great tour! Staff was extremely friendly and entertaining. The tour began on time. Food and drinks were served and circulated around..
All the people we looked after well during the snorkeling. Underwater video and photoshoot was a great experience. Highly recommended for family. Had a three year old daughter with me. She had great time as well.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/10 |
Reviewed by: The Marshalls
For my kids first time in Maui I wanted them to experience a true Luau. We didn't want to pay the price that the Old Lahaina Luau charged (even though we had been to it on our honeymoon and loved it, and everyone always says its the best one on Maui) so we went to the Hyatt. I was disappointed that it was on concrete with the stage so far away, after we waited in the rain and sunny heat (yes at the same time!) in line for 45 minutes! The mai-tai's were not very strong either and we wanted to get the most bang for our buck. On the other hand, the show was entertaining enough, the staff was very friendly, and we met a lovely family from Tokyo, so we all had a great time. The fire dancers were a big hit! I thought the food was EXCELLENT, especially for such a large buffet, and my kids really enjoyed the whole thing. For the price, it was a decent deal since one of my kids was free, but I think The Old Lahaina Luau is the only way I would go if I had it to do over again.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Peggy
we had a wonderful time dinner was great and the staff was great too. then we went down stairs drank and dance.that was a anniversary to remember.thank you maui princess
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Jess
We had the time of our lives! We were on our honeymoon and I had no experience, my husband had very little. The crew members made this so enjoyable. They called all of us by our names, they made sure we were having fun and comfortable. They took the time to explain everything to us and answer any questions. The experience was amazing, the fish and coral were spectacualar. We even saw a reef shark! Exciting! We always felt safe and had a blast. Anne didn't give up on me when I had a hard time getting used to snuba diving, quickly she had me down enjoying the adventure. They were so funny and everyone had a great time. The captain was so funny and helpful. Do yourself a favor, enjoy this adventure and use this crew...they were amazing!
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/04 |
Reviewed by: rscastro
we had so much fun and the crew takes such good good care of you.
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/03 |
Reviewed by: くろぶた
We were able to see a lot of turtles up close while snorkeling!! For us turtle lovers, it was truly moving (>0<)!
On the way to and from, we encountered a school of flying fish on the boat! They were jumping a lot~! During snorkeling, we got to see a family of barracuda, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish, among other underwater creatures that you would typically meet while diving. It was surprising to encounter them while snorkeling (・。・)!!
This time, the tour was in English, so we were the only two Japanese people. The rest were American families. Although it was English-only, we had no major issues even with our broken English. The captain was unique, and all the staff were friendly. We even met a family that had lived in Japan, which made it a lot of fun!!
While playing, there were floatation devices and life jackets available, and staff were always nearby, so we felt safe. I think it was a tour that people of all ages could enjoy!
スノーケルで、かめを沢山マジかで見れました!!これには、かめ好きな私達にとって、感動(>0<)/ものでした!!
行き帰りの途中、船の上で飛魚の群れに遭いました!メッチャ飛んでましたぁ~!
スノーケル中には、カスミアジの親子を見れたり、ハリセンボウや色んなチョウチョウウオの仲間達等・・と、水中でダイビングをすると出会えるような水中生物達に、スノーケルで出会えてビツクリ(・。・)!!!!
今回は、英語でのツアーだったので日本人は私達の2人だけ。後は、アメリカ人ファミリー等。と、英語onlyではありましたが、片言英語でもさほど問題なく、キャプテンもユニークで、スタッフの皆さんも親切だし、日本に住んでいたというファミリーとも出会えたりと、スゴク楽しめました!!
遊んでいる時も、浮き具やライフジャケットもあるし、必ず近くにスタッフの人もいるので、安心です。また、老若男女問わず楽しめるツアーだったと思います!
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Hawaiian Aquarium was cool, admission was cheap and we got to see a lot for what we paid. You can stay as long as you like but we saw everything in about two hours and took our time. We recommend this especially if you have children.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Stephanie
We loved everything. The Snuba with Chad and the food and Sailing. The Crew made the entire experience great and took care of us from the start to the end. It was one of our best experiences on a Hawaiian Island, ever!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our entire family had a wonderful time surfing! We cannot wait to do it again. Thanks for taking us out!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was awsome! The show and dancers were great! The food was delicious! Definitely do it again on a return trip. Can't go to Hawaii without a Luau and this one is perfect!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/02 |
Reviewed by: The Starr Family
Our kids loved this ocean center, after a few days of water activities (snorkeling and surf lessons), it was great seeing them learn about some of the ocean habitats that make Maui such a special place to visit. Very informative and such a fun day.
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A little bit corney, but fun nevertheless. I took my daughters to the show and they did enjoy it. This is not broadway and I doubt it has anything to do with Hawaiian culture, but iw was a fun time. All the dancers were great. The fire dance is obviously the big draw and it worth it.
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/09 |
Reviewed by: ぺんちきん
According to the Maui Tourism Board's website, the tour was estimated to take about 4 hours, which made my wife and daughter hesitant due to concerns about seasickness. However, since the tour guides mentioned it would only take 2 hours, we decided to join the Lahaina cruise. In the end, I think 2 hours was just right. Thanks to the season at the end of March, we spotted whales about 15 minutes after departure and were able to see around 20 whales in total, including a mother and calf that we observed closely for about 30 minutes. (Most were just visible in the distance, but I believe the situation wouldn't change much even if the duration were longer.)
I actually intended to bring binoculars but forgot them. Interestingly, neither the crew nor any participants had them either. I thought that since visibility would be limited while searching, there might not be many opportunities to use them.
The boat we were on was a stable catamaran, and while it felt stable when moving, when the engine was turned off to observe the whales, the small width of the boat made it susceptible to rolling waves, which could cause side-to-side motion. If you're prone to seasickness, it might be wise to take some medication beforehand (my wife said she was glad she did).
Additionally, parking in Lahaina can be challenging, so if you're participating by rental car, I recommend arriving early in the morning or a bit ahead of time (there were plenty of parking spots if you moved a little away from the bay).
In summary, I’m glad we participated! It was fun! I hope this helps.
マウイ観光局のHPをみると4H程度となっていたため、船酔いを気にする妻と娘はしぶっていたが、観光ガイドなどでは2Hのツアーとなっていたこともあり、ラハイナクルーズに参加することにした。結果、2Hで十分だったと思う。3月末のシーズンのおかげか、出航して15分程度でクジラを確認することが出来、ひと組の親子クジラをじっくり見た30分程度含めて都合20匹くらいは確認出来た。(ほとんどが遠くの海上にいるのが確認できる程度だが、時間が長くても、たいして状況は変わらないと思う)
実は、双眼鏡を持っていこうと思いながら忘れてしまったのだが、クルーを始め、参加者も誰も持っていなかった。探す際に視界が狭くなるのは邪魔なので、あまり活躍するタイミングはないかもしれないと思った。
また、乗った船は、揺れに強い双胴船だったが、確かに、
自走しているときは安定感強いが、クジラを観察するために、エンジンを切っている際には、横幅小さい船だと上下になる波の揺れが、左右の揺れになるので、左右の揺れに弱い人は酔い止めの薬を飲んでおいたほうがよいかもしれない。(妻は飲んで良かったと言っていた)
あと、ラハイナは駐車スペースに難があるので、レンタカーで参加される方は早朝or早めの到着(湾からちょっと離れれば止める場所はいくらでもあった)を心がけるとよいと思います。
最後に、ひとことで言うと、参加して良かった!楽しかった!です。
ご参考まで。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The sunset dinner cruise was a very pleasant experience. The food was excellent and the weather was perfect. We saw a whale and her calf nearby, which was a great experience, and the sunset and bright stars in the clear night sky were unmatched. Overall, I would recommend this cruise to other couples.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Garth
There was a lot of fun and lively activity. A variety of dances and bright colorful costumes. The food was excellent with something for everyone. The show was topped off with one of the best fire dances I have ever seen!
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/26 |
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